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{{short description|Indian actress (born 1990)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Deeksha Seth
| image = Deeksha Seth.jpg

| caption = Deeksha Seth in 2012
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|02|14}}
| birth_place = [[Delhi]], India
| alma_mater = [[Mayo College Girls School]]
| occupation = {{hlist| Actress | Model | producer | dancer | artist | director}}
| yearsactive = 2009–2016
| height = {{height|m=1.77}} <ref>according to her own words in this interview at 6:24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiaNiz4hGFU {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711094148/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiaNiz4hGFU&gl=US&hl=en |date=11 July 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.leoranews.com/profiles/tollywood-actress-profile/deeksha-seth/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=1 June 2020 |archive-date=3 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403081431/http://www.leoranews.com/profiles/tollywood-actress-profile/deeksha-seth/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
}}

'''Deeksha Seth''' (born 14 February 1990)<ref>{{cite news|title=Miss India 2009: Deeksha Seth|url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/contestants/miss-india-2014/miss-india-2009/Deeksha-Seth/profile/5444934.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=11 May 2014|archive-date=12 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512225757/http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/contestants/miss-india-2014/miss-india-2009/Deeksha-Seth/profile/5444934.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Deeksha Seth turns 22 on Valentine's day|url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/deeksha-seth-turns-22-on-valentines-day-53917.html|publisher=Kolly Talk|date=15 February 2012|access-date=10 June 2014|archive-date=14 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714151021/http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/deeksha-seth-turns-22-on-valentines-day-53917.html|url-status=live}}</ref> is an Indian actress and model. A finalist in [[Femina Miss India]] in 2009, she made her acting debut in the Telugu film ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'' (2010).<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite news | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-05/news-interviews/28358578_1_debut-film-roles-actor | title = Deeksha: I'm not insecure | date = 5 January 2011 | access-date = 6 January 2011 | location = India | last = Bhat | first = Prashant | archive-date = 4 November 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121104092755/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-01-05/news-interviews/28358578_1_debut-film-roles-actor | work = [[The Times of India]] | url-status = dead }}</ref>''Mirapakaay Wanted , Rajapattai ( 2011 ).''

==Early life==
Seth was born on 14 February 1990 in [[Delhi|Haldwani]]. Since her father was working for [[ITC Limited]] and was often transferred, her family has been shifting regularly and living in various parts of India, including [[Mumbai]], [[Chennai]], [[Kolkata]], Rajasthan, Gujarat and [[Uttar Pradesh]] as well as in [[Kathmandu]], Nepal.<ref name="cinegoer">[http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/video-interviews/interview-with-deeksha-seth.html Deeksha Seth | Vedam Heroine Deeksha Seth | Mirapakay | Femina Miss India Finalist | Video Interview – Video Interviews & Specials] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110119080925/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/video-interviews/interview-with-deeksha-seth.html |date=19 January 2011 }}. CineGoer.com (1 January 2008). Retrieved on 10 November 2011.</ref> She finished her nursery and schooling up to third class in Chennai,<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/i-don-t-give-a-damn-about-rumors-news-news-lhwrakdghfh.html "I don`t give a damn about rumors"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200603180808/https://www.sify.com/movies/i-don-t-give-a-damn-about-rumors-news-news-lhwrakdghfh.html |date=3 June 2020 }}. Sify.com (22 July 2011). Retrieved on 10 November 2011.</ref> and enrolled at a college in Mumbai. She attended a boarding school at [[Mayo College Girls School|Mayo College Girls' School, Ajmer]]. She has one elder sister, who is currently living and working in Mumbai.<ref name="cinegoer"/> She cites that she wanted to become an [[marine archaeologist]].<ref name="cinegoer"/>

==Career==
During her first year at college in 2009, she was spotted by a [[Femina Miss India]] contest scout during an NSS event, who persuaded her into modeling and to participate at the beauty pageant.<ref name="expressbuzz">{{cite web|last=Gupta |first=Rinku |title=Deeksha Seth returns to Chennai |url=http://expressbuzz.com/entertainment/news/deeksha-seth-returns-to-chennai/304776.html |work=The New Indian Express |location=India |access-date=29 August 2011 |date=17 August 2011 }}{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> She created a [[Artist's portfolio|portfolio]] with the help of a friend of her father, and competed in the contest. In spite of her lack of modeling experience, she was one of the top 10 finalists, winning the Fresh Face title.<ref name="expressbuzz"/>

During a modeling assignment in [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], the casting director of the Telugu film ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'' by [[Radhakrishna Jagarlamudi|Krish]], had spotted her. She was cast for the role of Pooja, the rich girlfriend of the lead character Cable Raju (portrayed by [[Allu Arjun]]),<ref name="indiatimes1"/> after 70 girls were rejected by the makers, citing that she "loved the script and decided to give it a shot".<ref name="expressbuzz"/> ''Vedam'', an anthology drama film, opened to high critical acclaim, winning accolades at various award functions. In quick succession, she signed two more films, with the [[Ravi Teja]]-starrer ''[[Mirapakaay]]'' releasing next,<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/63224.html Brahmi terms Deeksha a 'Tolly Katrina' – Telugu Movie News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110122055033/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/63224.html |date=22 January 2011 }}. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 10 November 2011.</ref> which emerged a high commercial success.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/66061.html Mirapakay completes 100 days – Telugu Movie News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110425134352/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/66061.html |date=25 April 2011 }}. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 10 November 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/news-archives/january-2011/mirapakay-collects-rs-17-crore-in-week-one-210111.html Mirapakay Collections | Mirapakay Box-office Collections | Ravi Teja | Ramesh Puppala | Harish Shankar | Deeksha Seth | Richa Gangopadhyay] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110123171820/http://www.cinegoer.com/telugu-cinema/news-archives/january-2011/mirapakay-collects-rs-17-crore-in-week-one-210111.html |date=23 January 2011 }}. CineGoer.com (21 January 2011). Retrieved on 10 November 2011.</ref> Two weeks later after ''Mirapakaay'', the action drama ''[[Wanted (2011 film)|Wanted]]'' with [[Tottempudi Gopichand|Gopichand]], which constituted her debut as a lead female character,<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article917490.ece | title = Police drama with a twist | work = The Hindu | last = Narasimham | first = ML | date = 27 November 2010 | access-date = 6 January 2011 | location = Chennai, India | archive-date = 25 January 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110125093934/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article917490.ece | url-status = live }}</ref> released and ended up as a [[box office bomb]].<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/63559.html 'Mogudu' title confirmed for Gopichand's next – Telugu Movie News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220204618/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/63559.html |date=20 February 2011 }}. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 10 November 2011.</ref> She has been signed for three more Telugu projects, ''[[Rebel (2012 film)|Rebel]]'' alongside [[Prabhas Raju Uppalapati|Prabhas]] and [[Tamanna Bhatia]],<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/prabhas-with-anushka-deeksha-seth-news-news-lfqneAacjha.html Prabhas with Anushka, Deeksha Seth] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521051535/http://www.sify.com/movies/prabhas-with-anushka-deeksha-seth-news-news-lfqneAacjha.html |date=21 May 2011 }}. Sify.com (16 May 2011). Retrieved on 10 November 2011.</ref> ''[[Nippu]]'' opposite Ravi Teja again,<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/deeksha-opposite-ravi-teja-again-news-news-lfzmE8gbbch.html Deeksha opposite Ravi Teja again] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110528060327/http://www.sify.com/movies/deeksha-opposite-ravi-teja-again-news-news-lfzmE8gbbch.html |date=28 May 2011 }}. Sify.com (25 May 2011). Retrieved on 10 November 2011.</ref> and the socio-fantasy film ''[[Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?]]''.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/68525.html Gandharva Mahal gets ready for 'OKUP' – Telugu Movie News] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713045328/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/68525.html |date=13 July 2011 }}. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 10 November 2011.</ref> She was also roped in for two Tamil films, [[Suseenthiran]]'s ''[[Rajapattai]]'' with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]],<ref>{{cite news | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-01/news-interviews/28642965_1_kollywood-deeksha-seth-film | location=India | title=Deeksha to begin Kollywood career | date=1 March 2011 | access-date=25 May 2011 | archive-date=3 January 2013 | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103101845/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-03-01/news-interviews/28642965_1_kollywood-deeksha-seth-film | work=[[The Times of India]] | url-status=dead }}</ref> as well as the [[Silambarasan Rajendar|Silambarasan]]-starrer ''[[Vettai Mannan]]'', scheduled to release in 2013.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/str-zeroes-in-on-deeksha-seth-news-tamil-lf0tEshacdh.html STR zeroes in on Deeksha Seth] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811135913/http://www.sify.com/movies/str-zeroes-in-on-deeksha-seth-news-tamil-lf0tEshacdh.html |date=11 August 2011 }}. Sify.com. Retrieved on 10 November 2011.</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year!! Film !! Role !! Language
!Notes
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'' || Pooja
|rowspan=3|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2011 || ''[[Mirapakaay]]'' || Vaishali ||
|-
|''[[Wanted (2011 film)|Wanted]]'' || Nandhini ||
|-
|''[[Rajapattai]]'' || Dharshini || [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2012 || ''[[Nippu]]'' || Meghana ||rowspan=3|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|-
| ''[[Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?]]'' || Jagadha ||
|-
| ''[[Rebel (2012 film)|Rebel]]'' || Deepali ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014 || ''[[Lekar Hum Deewana Dil]]'' || Karishma Shetty ||rowspan=2|[[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|
|-
| ''The House of The Dead 2'' || Sophie||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016 || ''[[Jaggu Dada]]'' ||Gowri || [[Kannada]]||
|-
| ''[[Saat Kadam]]'' || Kiran
|| [[Hindi language|Hindi]]||
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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* {{IMDb name|3945751}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama person|deeksha-seth}}

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